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CHASTISING Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word chastising. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word chastising. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CHASTISING

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castigate
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

chasten
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• change by restraining or moderating

• correct by punishment or discipline

correct
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

• correct in opinion or judgment

adjective satellite

• socially right or correct

• in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

verb

• make right or correct

• make reparations or amends for

• censure severely

• adjust for

• punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

• fall in value

• alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

• treat a defect

objurgate
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• censure severely

Best Hypernyms For CHASTISING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for chastising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
berate chide jaw lambast lambaste lecture rag rebuke remonstrate reprimand scold trounce
Phrases (8)
bawl outcall downcall on the carpetchew outchew updress downhave wordstake to task

Alternatives for CASTIGATE

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